Boosted Stroker Motor
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Boosted Stroker Motor
Guys I was just wondering what vendor you all are buying your stroker motors from? I have a Kenny Bell 2.8 that is supose to be here tomorrow, with ET Perfromance 255 heads. What kind of short block should I run? 4 inch stroke or bigger ina LS2 or LS3? Let me know what you guys think. 
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St. Jude Donor '08
Guys I was just wondering what vendor you all are buying your stroker motors from? I have a Kenny Bell 2.8 that is supose to be here tomorrow, with ET Perfromance 255 heads. What kind of short block should I run? 4 inch stroke or bigger ina LS2 or LS3? Let me know what you guys think.
I'm not sure what kind of numbers that you want to put out and what kind of boost you'll be running.
Lots of guys use Canadian Performance, LME, Etc ...
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St. Jude Donor '08
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Guys I was just wondering what vendor you all are buying your stroker motors from? I have a Kenny Bell 2.8 that is supose to be here tomorrow, with ET Perfromance 255 heads. What kind of short block should I run? 4 inch stroke or bigger ina LS2 or LS3? Let me know what you guys think.
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I had my iron 403 built by Erik Koenig at HKE. Erik taught at SAM which is the school that the guys at LME went to.
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but it's easier with more cubes. You can get a LS3 block with a 4" crank and have a nice displacement! LS3 block isn't much more than the LS2. The rest of your goal will be achieved with supporting mods. i.e. tranny and rear end from hell, fuel system etc.
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Yep, look at my build and you'll see a pic of my pistons for my 4" stroker setup. The bottom of the oil ring has no piston material where the pin is. Now imagine another .1 inches interference.
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I agree... no larger than a 4 inch crank, or you will have problems. I am pretty sure that he wouldnt have to worry about the larger intake runners killing his bottom end on a kb 2.8h setup though.
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I agree, I wouldnt go longer than a 4" stroke. Its not worth the effort, and wont gain you any more with your KB.
With your setup, its about controlling what you've got down low. So a huge stroker motor isnt necessary.. That being said, you've got the 2.8, so you also dont want to go stock cubes..
I try to reccomend guys with big KB's to build their car for power from 4000rpm's and up. Cause no matter what you do, the KB will make the power down low.
If I were you, I would run a LS2 403cid, or LS3 418. Then cam your car for 3500-7000rpms. That would be the perfect setup.
You know who to call for your motor..
With your setup, its about controlling what you've got down low. So a huge stroker motor isnt necessary.. That being said, you've got the 2.8, so you also dont want to go stock cubes..
I try to reccomend guys with big KB's to build their car for power from 4000rpm's and up. Cause no matter what you do, the KB will make the power down low.
If I were you, I would run a LS2 403cid, or LS3 418. Then cam your car for 3500-7000rpms. That would be the perfect setup.
You know who to call for your motor..
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I have a brand new Forged 416 for sale.
I have a short block or can finish it up for a complete engine.
I am looking to get $4000 for it.
Just want my money back out of it.
8.9:1 compression.
JE Pistons
L92 block, 4340 rods and crank, arp hardware throughout.
Let me know if you are interested.
Nick
I have a short block or can finish it up for a complete engine.
I am looking to get $4000 for it.
Just want my money back out of it.
8.9:1 compression.
JE Pistons
L92 block, 4340 rods and crank, arp hardware throughout.
Let me know if you are interested.
Nick
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St. Jude Donor '08
I have a brand new Forged 416 for sale.
I have a short block or can finish it up for a complete engine.
I am looking to get $4000 for it.
Just want my money back out of it.
8.9:1 compression.
JE Pistons
L92 block, 4340 rods and crank, arp hardware throughout.
Let me know if you are interested.
Nick
I have a short block or can finish it up for a complete engine.
I am looking to get $4000 for it.
Just want my money back out of it.
8.9:1 compression.
JE Pistons
L92 block, 4340 rods and crank, arp hardware throughout.
Let me know if you are interested.
Nick